Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Maryland vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 32.2% cheaper than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $47,447 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Laurel, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower

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